Your self-confidence makes a huge difference when you meet people, have to make a first impression, or just in how good you feel when you’re trying to get through the day and make it to the other side. In this video, Aaron Marino of IAmAlphaM explains some ways to boost your confidence and feel better about yourself.

Listing out your victories is a great way to build some confidence, but it can also warp your perspective on how you achieved success. Listing out your biggest failures instead will remind you how you got to where you are, and help you learn what you need to succeed.

Feeling overwhelmed in social situations isn’t uncommon, but you can combat the stress by thinking about the five people closest to you and how they’d support you in this situation, whether you’re meeting someone new, or speaking in front of a group.

When you’re riddled with self-doubt, having any sort of confidence can seem like a pipe dream. By identifying the doubts you have about yourself, and asking yourself these simple questions, you might be able to wiggle free of their suffocating embrace.

Charisma, that irresistible magnetism some people possess, is often thought of as trait you’re born with—you either have it or you don’t. In The Charisma Myth, however, author Olivia Fox Cabane explains that charisma is a skill you can learn, and she explains exactly how with examples, exercises, and practical tips…

Life is filled with moments of success and triumph, but it’s also riddled with failures that feel like they couldn’t be any worse. Take it from funnyman Stephen Colbert, and learn to revel in those moments.

Jerry Seinfeld is a pretty productive guy, but he’s also a that’s had to deal with immense amounts of pressure. This mental trick can help you alter your perspective and calm your nerves during high-stress moments.

For a lot of people, finding success comes down to perseverance. If you quit pursuing a goal today, you’ll never know what success tomorrow might bring. This daily mantra can help you remind yourself of that.

They say worrying does you no good, but worrying productively can actually get you through anything—whether it’s asking for a raise or running a big race. “Mental rehearsal” is a technique that athletes, musicians, doctors, soldiers, and even astronauts use to prepare for the worst—and perform at their best. Here’s…

When we’re faced with a particularly difficult challenge in our lives, it can be hard for us to dig up the mental toughness we need to get us through. Segmenting makes it easier by keeping your mind off the big picture and on something you know you can do.

As the founder of The Walt Disney Company, Disney produced blockbuster movies and immersive theme parks the world had never seen before. Although Walt Disney had a darker side to his reputation, there's a lot anyone can learn from his career. Here are some lessons from his success.

Technical skills are important these days, but personal qualities like persistence, courage, and patience can make just as big a difference in your career (and the rest of your life). You can develop each of these personal qualities much like you would a technical skill in order to improve yourself. Here's how.

If you're unfamiliar with the Hydra, it was a multi-headed beast in ancient Greek mythology that grew two heads for every one cut off. By creating a system of modes or mindsets for yourself to always fall back on—like the heads of a hydra—you'll never feel like you're not making progress toward your goals.

In order to strengthen your mind and build mental toughness, you need to work it the same way you would work your muscles in the gym. This mental workout helps you refocus and visualize success in tough times, and only takes 100 seconds of your day to complete.